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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Ok, here is the Tutorial for Tutorial Tuesday. After you create your own Studio Account in Heritage Makers you will be so excited to check out our Template Gallery with THOUSANDS of templates available to you. Then choose something that appeals to you and you're ready to get started. Remember, you can tweak everything …personalize it! Enjoy the video and see how easy it is. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me at margie@mystorybooklane.com

Just one more template for Tutorial & Template Tuesday. Just DRAG and DROP your own paper choices and make it your own. I did! This was a floral print, but it took me all of 5 minutes to change it to match my office and like magic, I have a beautiful Wipe Off Calendar made from an 11x14 Landscape Poster!!! The UV Coating on this project allows you to use a Dry Erase Maker. I am getting this published/printed today and will have it back in a week or so. So much fun. Love this company!!

Today is Tutorial Tuesday, but I decided Tuesday can also be TEMPLATE TUESDAY....So this is a template I have in my studio. It actually was in the Heritage Makers Studio and I added a several more photos to make it a full 12x12 scrapbook page. It's so adorable...I just love it. It will be hung in my family room, another copy in a 12x12 Post Bound Scrapbook,....and it's the background on my IPAD!!! I guess I can't get enough of my great family! Templates are easy to use. I can place this one in YOUR STUDIO, and you can DRAG and DROP your own photos right into it from your uploaded pictures in your own studio. If you need more information on getting started with Heritage Makers...just drop me a quick note at margie@mystorybooklane.com .

Monday, March 28, 2011

So today is Made by Me Monday. These are 2-12x12 scrapbook pages I made. The first picture was taken of my flower garden in 2010 and the second picture I took of a bouquet of flowers in my father in laws garden just after he died!! Both are just so beautiful. Now both of these pages are framed and are displayed in my bedroom...so pretty!

Saturday, March 26, 2011

These are two cupcake picks for a new line of Custom Party Picks I am designing. I can't really tell too much more but I am hoping the first set will be ready in a few weeks. Can't wait to show them off. Have a GREAT WEEKEND!!

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Today is Wireless Wednesday Crafternoon. I made this 12x12 calendar this afternoon (this Crafternoon). It will have UV Coating on it so I can use it as a wipe off board. I actually took it from our template gallery and tweaked it a bit to give it a beach theme. Pictures are my girls when they were younger.

The above tutorial will help you get started with Heritage Makers. It's actually very easy. Go to http://www.mystorybooklane.com to get started. Be sure to name ME, Margie Klodnicki, (#231941) as your consultant when signing up for your studio; this way I can help you along, and share my specials and templates with you directly. We offer Live On-Line FREE Classes each week that you join right from your own home. Please check the weekly schedule posted each week and register for one of them. Thursday Nights are Live Inspiration Classes which are somewhat a Master Class with a wide variety of projects you will just love. Contests, games and prizes included. Take some time for yourself and learn the new hobby of Digital Storybooking.

Below learn to Upload your Photos. Take a minute to watch this tutorial too. Once you have your photos uploaded...you will be OFF AND RUNNING! Good Luck and Have Fun!

Don't miss out on this fabulous sale. 10% off ANY Canvas Posters if you publish (print) in March. These black and white, 20x20 Canvas Posters were created of my growing family and Jack and Lisa's Wedding. Our three daughters have grown so much over the years. As much as I would like to take FULL credit for this design, I can't, it was designed by another consultant and shared in our HM Template Gallery with thousands of other templates to choose from. With our Drag and Drop system it's easy to drop your own pictures right into any template and personalize to your own liking. Just pick any template and startstorybookingtoday atwww.mystorybooklane.com

I wanted to share a few things that I had made for Made by Me Monday. The first is a tray I purchased at Michaels Craft Store for $10. and inserted a poster I had made in my Digital Heritage Makers Studio. We love this tray. If anyone eats in the living room, you must use the tray. It’s also great if someone is not feeling well and gets “special treatment from MOM”, to eat in bed. At the same time, I found a set of 4 black tray tables from Bed, Bath and Beyond and inserted posters in them as well. I really like these pieces and they look GREAT with my furniture. They were so easy to put together and I have received many nice comments on them. These would also be a GREAT gift idea too.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Here are just a few pictures of Jack and Lisa's Wedding Celebration last June. The day was just beautiful. It was nice celebrating with 150 of our family and friends. The wedding service was held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Plainfield, IL and the reception was at Union Station in Joliet, IL. A great time was had by all. I can't believe in June they will be married for 1 year.

Last June we celebrated our daughter Lisa's, Wedding Shower. We had it in our home with 30 family and friends in attendance. We really had a GREAT time!! The shower was catered by My Chef Catering and The Craze in St. Charles, Illinois provided some wonderful cupcake favors and fabulous frosting shots! Each of Lisa's Bridesmaids helped with different segments of the shower, and as her mom, I was in charge of the tablescapes & food display. What a beautiful afternoon we had. I can't believe, in June, Jack and Lisa will celebrate their first anniversary.

Saturday, March 19, 2011

This is my daughter Jennifer's Baby Shower last year. We had so much fun planning this over the summer. My sister-in-law Terry, flew in from the NJ, while family and friends from our area attended. We missed the rest of our family in NJ, but they were with us in mind and spirit. We did Skype in Jenn's in-laws from Maryland...that really was a lot of fun and Skyping was new to everyone! It was nice that they were able to join the celebration.

Jenn's sisters, Lisa and Kate, and her Aunt Terry were a HUGE help in putting this shower together. So many nice gifts were given and I think everyone had a GREAT time. The games were crazy fun, very unique and memorable. The beautiful balloon sculptures were made by my friend Holly...she's so creative!

To our surprise, little Margaret Jean was born the following week ...a little early, but PERFECT. Our little Maggie is more fun than I had ever dreamed. Wow, I am a GRANDMA and loving every minute!!

Studio Master Classes hosted by Lynda Angelastro and Tanja Rigby are now called "Inspirations" On-Line Class. I am thrilled to show you the new logo for these classes.

The name “Inspirations” better represents the never-ending stream of ideas and design excellence that the classes now provide. Regardless of your particular interests or level of Studio experience, there is something for everyone in these classes, and we’re sure you’ll agree this logo captures that spirit. I will be posting Dates and Times for this class in the morning so you can join us!

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

So here I am ...still learning about blogging. I still have a few things to figure out but for the most part I am enjoying the journey. I just love reading everyone elses blogs...I think I could sit for an entire day...24 hours and read blogs. That's NUTS...but there are so many good ones!

My goal here is to share Digital Art with everyone. I love printables on different sites and Etsy...but did you know you can make them right here in a HM Studio. I created these 4 simple cupcake pics in my studio. Just punch them out and add a kabob stick. I have matching favor bag toppers, straw bands, and lots of other matching party pieces. The best part is that you can personalize these too. Tomorrow I will post the next FREE On Line Class as well as some turtorials to help you get started. Questions? Just drop me a note.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

I LOVE Digital Scrapbooking, but as an event planner I am always looking for cute, fun, details to add to my events. It's a little tricky when I have more than 500 guests. But at my smaller parties I have with my family I like to create cupcake pics, gifts, favors and decorations. I also love searching on party blogs...there are MANY out there and actually I have been featured on a couple as well. I like to create these special detailed pieces right here in my Heritage Makers Studio. This particular party was my 2010 Cookie Swap with my daughters, neighbors and friends. It was sooo much fun and plan to have another one in 2011. Each month I will post PRINTABLES you can make in YOUR studio. It's so easy and so much fun to personalize each piece.

Sunday, March 6, 2011

The Chicago Heritage Makers Regional was held at the Marriott Conference Center in Lisle, Illinois. It was so much fun to see everyone and make new friends. We share stories, storybooks, craft projects and did tons of training...lots of laughs too. Lunch was great at Cabana Charlies. I will post more pictures this week. Can't wait to share our new program...Club HM. It's amazing, join us for a free on line class.

Today was a GREAT day. My husband and I went to the Chicago Flower Show and saw some of the cast of Days of Our Lives. OMG...I was so excited!! It was so much fun. I have been watching them for 45 years...since the beginning. We bought their Anniversary Scrapbook and each of them autographed it for me. Another thing to check off my bucket list...Martha Stewart and Donald Trump...next on the list. I definitely will make a digital page of these pictures.

About Me

Thanks for visiting friends!
For the last 10 years, I have been planning corporate and country club events on the SW side of Chicago. This year, I included Custom Cut Party Favors and handcrafted Centerpieces. For 2013, I am introducing the original... Tabletop Candy Shop, which is a rental piece for any occasion. Lots of tips, tricks and suggestions here on the blog! Stop by anytime!
~Margie